pseudodiarrhea

English

Etymology

pseudo- +‎ diarrhea

Noun

pseudodiarrhea (uncountable)

1. (medicine) A condition of increased stool frequency (more than three times daily) with a normal daily stool weight of less than 300 g; it may accompany irritable bowel syndrome, hyperthyroidism, and anorectal disorders such as proctitis.

   Synonym: hyperdefecation

Alternative forms

• pseudodiarrhoea